Rare Books
Unearthing the strangest books ever written
Edward Brooke-Hitching has rare books running through his veins. His new book The Madman's Library delves into the world of unusual tomes, from a Koran written in the blood of Saddam Hussein to a book… Audio, Gallery
Jim Hopkins: Bookarama Oamaru offers bibliophile bliss
Oamaru's largest book sale, Rotary organised Bookarama is an annual fundraiser with as many as 35,000 books on sale for the price of a gold coin. One of the hard-working volunteers behind Bookarama is… Audio
Rick Gekoski - Rare Book Dealer
Rick Gekoski is regarded as one of the world's leading bookmen: a rare-book dealer, non fiction writer, broadcaster, academic - and soon to be first time published novellist, in his 70s. He's got to… Audio
Rare, old books donated to Lions Monster Bookfair in Kapiti
Two ancient and rare books have been donated to Kapiti book fair but their owners remain a mystery. Audio
Rare books for Kapiti book fair- Joe Franklin
Two ancient and rare books have been anonymously gifted to a Kapiti book fair. The annual Lions Monster Bookfair receives about 60,000 donated books per year. And this year, spokesperson Joe Franklin… Audio
Hard To Find
Vampires, secrets, and hidden treasures.... Warwick Jordan, owner of the iconic Auckland store Hard to Find, reveals the unusual and unexpected world of dealing in second-hand books. Audio